1. the quality or state of being distrustful; lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
Usage: abstract noun derived from the adjective 'distrustful'

Examples

• Her distrustfulness of strangers made it difficult for her to form new friendships.
• The company's distrustfulness of new technology slowed its progress in the market.
• His distrustfulness stemmed from past experiences of betrayal.
• The employee's distrustfulness toward management created tension in the workplace.
• Growing distrustfulness in institutions has become a concern for social scientists.
• She approached the offer with distrustfulness, asking many questions before agreeing.